Rhode Island was scheduled to be in Phase III of their re-opening during the September show, which would have allowed for unlimited outdoor gatherings. However, Governor Gina Raimondo walked it back to 250 people as cases spiked across the country this week. Rhode Island is one of the few states not trending upwards, but many people from out of state attend the show every year, making for a disaster scenario if asymptomatic attendees spread the virus to others.

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